Senator Lindsey M. Williams Calls on Federal and State Officials to Protect Seniors, Students, and Veterans

February 26, 2025

Harrisburg, PA − February 26, 2025 − This morning, Senator Lindsey M. Williams circulated a co-sponsorship memo calling on our Congressional Delegation to protect Pennsylvanians from the unprecedented personal data access of Elon Musk’s DOGE. Additionally, during...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Add to Chorus of Pleas to Protect Medicaid Funding

February 26, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – February 26, 2025 − Yesterday evening, the US House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that endorses slashing critical funding to Medicaid and Medicare to the tune of $880 billion. In adding to the pleas of fellow Pennsylvanians, Senate...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for PA’s Families

February 13, 2025

HARRISBURG, PA – February 13, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that he will be filing suit to challenge President Trump’s unconstitutional freeze on $1.2 billion that the US Congress appropriated to Pennsylvania, along with an additional $900 million...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Congratulates Alyssa Cowan and Simquita Bridges on Confirmation to Allegheny County Bench

February 4, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa. − February 4, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams issued this statement today following the Senate confirmation of Alyssa Cowan, Esquire: “I want to congratulate Alyssa Cowan, Esq., on her confirmation by the full Senate as a Judge of the Court of...

Four Senate Democratic Lawmakers Unveil Legislative Package to Improve Foster Care and Child Protection Systems

January 29, 2025

Harrisburg, PA – January 29, 2025 − Members of the Democratic Caucus have introduced a package of bills designed to tackle systemic issues within Pennsylvania’s foster care and child protection systems. The proposed legislation prioritizes the well-being of children,...

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Renews Call for Cyber Charter Moratorium Following AI School Application Rejection

January 29, 2025

Pittsburgh, Pa. − January 29, 2025 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, issues the following statement: As chair of the Senate Education Committee, I take my oversight responsibilities of the Pennsylvania Department of...